Viniyoga
Viniyoga is a term that describes the integration of elements of yoga to develop a practice specific to the individual’s needs. The elements that make Viniyoga different from other styles of yoga are the emphasis of linking breath and movement, and the use of adaptations in asana (postures).
Breath and movement are linked together as a way to move the body and quiet the mind. In Viniyoga, students are taught that the breath should actually lead the body into and out of each posture. Viniyoga is less concerned with arduous precise exercises than with developing a balanced and appropriate practice for each student.
Viniyoga encourages students to practice each asana according to their individual needs and capabilities. Therefore, adaptations to accommodate a person’s unique physical circumstances are used to facilitate the function of the posture over the form.
Depending on the person’s emotional and spiritual needs, meditation, chanting, prayer, and ritual can be incorporated into each individual’s practice to deepen their yogic practice and enrich their lives.
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